Munster fell to a disappointing 19-12 loss to Ulster at Kingspan Stadium this afternoon in the Pro14, with Robert Baloucoune's try in the 61st minute proving decisive.
It was a brilliant try as well to put his side 14-6 to the good, with Ulster moving the ball swiftly before the academy winger touched down under the posts.
"The try for Ulster coming at precisely the right moment." Ulster lead Munster 14-6 after 61 minutes following Robert Baloucoune's converted try. #GuinnessPRO14 #ULSvMUN pic.twitter.com/jFbyW5XZfQ
— eir Sport (@eirSport) December 21, 2018
Ulster would extend their advantage further minutes later when Rory Best offloaded brilliantly to set up David Shanahan, who slipped in around the corner to stretch the lead to ten points:
"Two offloads from Rory Best and it changes the game". David Shanahan dives in at the corner from a Best pass and Ulster lead Munster 19-9 with three minutes to go. #GuinnessPRO14 #ULSvMUN pic.twitter.com/x1GZS4SrTv
— eir Sport (@eirSport) December 21, 2018
Munster would secure a losing bonus point through a Bill Johnston penalty at the death, but Munster coach Johann Van Graan will be disappointed with the loss, especially given that the man who struck the decisive blow in the game should probably have seen red in the first minute of the game:
"I've seen red cards for less - by the letter of the law he should be gone." Eddie O'Sullivan says Ulster winger Robert Baloucoune was lucky not to get a red card for his early challenge on Darren Sweetnam. #GuinnessPro14 #ULSvMUN pic.twitter.com/UCzfe1cnfp
— eir Sport (@eirSport) December 21, 2018
Patching in and out of this one. Saw the guy who should have been red carded after 11 seconds scoring a crucial try, as expected.
All you can do is laugh, really #ULSvMUN
— Three Red Kings (@threeredkings) December 21, 2018
Someone tell me why that is not a red card? Atrocious 'tackle'. Ref bailed out
— Paul Kesterton (@keso13) December 21, 2018
#ULSvMUN Sorry but red card every day of the week. Terrible hot-headed tackle in the first minute of the game. #luckytobeonthepitch
— Freda O'Sullivan (@FredaOSullivan) December 21, 2018
Perhaps instead of eir sponsoring the officials they might consider a return to specsavers. Thats a red card all day long. He could have went to the dressing room for a cup of tea before making that tackle.
— Deckie Dermody (@DeckieDermody) December 21, 2018
